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If you are looking to make a really cozy winter sweater dress, the Bacca sweater dress crochet pattern is perfect for you.
It is quick, but also easy to make.
You’ll just need to know a few easy crochet stitches, repeat them a few times & all of a sudden you’ve got your very own crochet sweater dress.
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The Perfect Fall & Winter Crochet Project
Nothings better than those super bulky weight super fast crochet projects for the colder seasons. They can be crocheted in just one or two afternoon(s) & looks amazing.
I love big cozy crocheted sweater dresses because they can really keep you warm & can be used for many occasions.
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About the Crochet Bacca Sweater Dress
The Bacca Sweater Dress crochet pattern makes a really thick & quick crochet sweater dress that’s perfect for winter. It stitches up really quick because of the big hook & yarn.
It’s easy to make, because it only mostly contains basic crochet stitches. Give it your style with your own color choices. Maybe a one-colored one is right for you?
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Lion Brand – Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in color Peppermint & Denim (solid color)
- Weight
- 6 Super Bulky Yarn
- Fiber
- 80% acrylic, 20% wool
Yarn amount needed:
| Color | Skeins | Grams | Meters | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size XS | ||||
| Color 1 | 4 | 650 | 370 | 405 |
| Color 2 | 3 | 400 | 230 | 250 |
| Total | 7 | 1050 | 600 | 655 |
| Size S | ||||
| Color 1 | 5 | 690 | 395 | 430 |
| Color 2 | 3 | 420 | 240 | 265 |
| Total | 8 | 1110 | 635 | 695 |
| Size M | ||||
| Color 1 | 5 | 730 | 415 | 455 |
| Color 2 | 3 | 445 | 255 | 280 |
| Total | 8 | 1175 | 670 | 735 |
| Size L | ||||
| Color 1 | 5 | 770 | 440 | 480 |
| Color 2 | 3 | 470 | 270 | 295 |
| Total | 8 | 1240 | 710 | 775 |
| Size XL | ||||
| Color 1 | 5 | 810 | 460 | 505 |
| Color 2 | 3 | 495 | 285 | 310 |
| Total | 8 | 1305 | 745 | 815 |
| Size 2XL | ||||
| Color 1 | 6 | 860 | 490 | 535 |
| Color 2 | 3 | 505 | 290 | 315 |
| Total | 9 | 1365 | 780 | 850 |
| Size 3XL | ||||
| Color 1 | 6 | 890 | 510 | 555 |
| Color 2 | 4 | 520 | 300 | 325 |
| Total | 10 | 1410 | 810 | 880 |
| Size 4XL | ||||
| Color 1 | 6 | 910 | 520 | 570 |
| Color 2 | 4 | 535 | 305 | 335 |
| Total | 10 | 1445 | 825 | 905 |
| Size 5XL | ||||
| Color 1 | 6 | 950 | 545 | 595 |
| Color 2 | 4 | 555 | 320 | 350 |
| Total | 10 | 1505 | 865 | 945 |
One skein is 170 grams · 97 meters · 106 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over half double crochet stitch crocheted in rows:
7 stitches & 6 rows per 10 cm / 4".
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measures at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 9 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parenthesis like this: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL. If just one number is given, it applies to all sizes. I recommend that you highlight or circle the size you’re making before you begin to make the pattern easier to follow. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
- Take measurements to find the size that fits the best.
Sizes and Measurements
| Sizes | Lenght | Armhole Circumference | Circumference Bust/Hip/Waist |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 70 cm / 27.6 inches | 23 cm / 9 inches | 97 cm / 38.3 inches |
| S | 70 cm / 27.6 inches | 23 cm / 9 inches | 103 cm / 40.5 inches |
| M | 70 cm / 27.6 inches | 23 cm / 9 inches | 111 cm / 43.9 inches |
| L | 70 cm / 27.6 inches | 24 cm / 9.6 inches | 117 cm / 46.1 inches |
| XL | 70 cm / 27.6 inches | 24 cm / 9.6 inches | 126 cm / 49.5 inches |
| 2XL | 70 cm / 27.6 inches | 24 cm / 9.6 inches | 134 cm / 52.9 inches |
| 3XL | 70 cm / 27.6 inches | 26 cm / 10.1 inches | 140 cm / 55.1 inches |
| 4XL | 70 cm / 27.6 inches | 26 cm / 10.1 inches | 143 cm / 56.2 inches |
| 5XL | 70 cm / 27.6 inches | 27 cm / 10.7 inches | 149 cm / 58.5 inches |
Size Notes
- This pattern is written to be loose-fitting. Learn more about mastering ease in crochet garments.
Size Adjustments
- For all sizes: Best places to adjust length by adding or reducing rows are: After row 9 before increasing on row 10, or after row 12 before increasing on row 13. Alternatively after row 24.
- For all sizes: Start with fewer/more stitches, added/reduced by 1 stitch at a time to adjust fit.
- For all sizes: Best places to adjust length by adding or reducing rows are: After row 26 before changing to CP. Alternatively after row 38 before starting on shoulders.
Schematics
Abbreviations
- BPdc = back post double crochet
- CA = color A
- CB = color B
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- FPdc = front post double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- prev = previous
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Back Post Double Crochet Stitch (BPdc)
This stitch is crocheted around the post of the stitch.
Yo, insert your hook from back to front between the previous stitch & the stitch you’re working, & bring it to the back again between the stitch you’re working & the next stitch, yo & pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on the hook, yo & pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the 2 last loops.
Front Post Double Crochet Stitch (FPdc)
This stitch is crocheted around the post of the stitch.
Yo, insert your hook from front to back between the prev st & the st you’re working, & bring it to the front again between the st you’re working & the next st, yo & pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on the hook, yo & pull through 2 of the 3 loops, yo and pull through the 2 last loops.
Techniques You Will Need
Changing color with different color on different rows
When working with different colors on different rows, you’ll never finish the last stitch on the last row with one color, with the color you where working with.
Do all the steps of the stitch, then leave the last step unworked. Yarn over with the color for the next st & pull yarn through.
Repeat this for every row you change colors to make the color changes look beautiful.
Instructions for the Crochet Bacca Sweater Dress
Front and Back
The front and back is crocheted from bottom up.
Repeat this 2 times to make front & back.
Ch 36 (38) 41 (43) 46 (49) 51 (52) 54 st with CA.
Row 1: With CA dc in 4th ch from hook (1st 2 st counts as 1st dc, 3rd st counts as last ch from ch row), dc 1 in the next 33 (35) 38 (40) 43 (46) 48 (49) 51 st from ch row, turn (= 34 (36) 39 (41) 44 (47) 49 (50) 52 st).
Row 2: With CA ch 2 st (counts as 1st st), *FPdc 1 in next st, BPdc 1 in next st*, repeat from
to* until end of row, turn (= 34 (36) 39 (41) 44 (47) 49 (50) 52 st).
Row 3: With CA hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 33 (35) 38 (40) 43 (46) 48 (49) 51 st, turn (= 34 (36) 39 (41) 44 (47) 49 (50) 52 st).
Row 4-25: With CA repeat row 3.
Row 26-38: With CB repeat row 3.
Do not fasten off.
Shoulder 1
Continue where you left of on the front & back. Repeated on both parts.
Row 39: With CB hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 11 (12) 14 (15) 16 (17) 18 (19) 20 st turn (= 12 (13) 15 (16) 17 (18) 19 (20) 21 st).
Row 40: With CB repeat row 39.
Fasten off & cut yarn leaving a long tail to use when you’re assembling the garment on the shoulder (A in diagram).
Shoulder 2
Continue crocheting on row 39. Start with CB in next st after skipping 10 st from row 21.
Row 39: With CB hdc 1 directly in next st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 11 (12) 14 (15) 16 (17) 18 (19) 20 st turn (= 12 (13) 15 (16) 17 (18) 19 (20) 21 st).
Row 40: With CB repeat row 39.
Fasten off & cut yarn leaving a long tail to use when you’re assembling the garment on the shoulder (A in diagram).
Sleeves
The sleeves is crocheted from bottom up.
Repeat this 2 times to make two arms.
Ch 16 (16) 16 (17) 17 (17) 18 (18) 19 st with CA.
Row 1: With CA dc in 4th ch from hook (1st 2 st counts as 1st dc, 3rd st counts as last ch from ch row), dc 1 in the next 13 (13) 13 (14) 14 (14) 15 (15) 16 st from ch row, turn (= 14 (14) 14 (15) 15 (15) 16 (16) 17 st).
Row 2: With CA ch 2 st (counts as 1st st), *FPdc 1 in next st, BPdc 1 in next st*, repeat from
to* until end of row, turn (= 14 (14) 14 (15) 15 (15) 16 (16) 17 st).
Row 3: With CA hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 13 (13) 13 (14) 14 (14) 15 (15) 16 st, turn (=14 (14) 14 (15) 15 (15) 16 (16) 17 st).
Row 4-9: With CA repeat row 3.
Row 10: With CA hdc 2 st directly into 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 13 (13) 13 (14) 14 (14) 15 (15) 16 st, turn (=15 (15) 15 (16) 16 (16) 17 (17) 18 st).
Row 11: With CA hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 14 (14) 14 (15) 15 (15) 16 (16) 17 st, turn (=15 (15) 15 (16) 16 (16) 17 (17) 18 st).
Row 12: With CA repeat row 11.
Row 13: With CA hdc 2 st directly into 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 14 (14) 14 (15) 15 (15) 16 (16) 17 st, turn (= 16 (16) 16 (17) 17 (17) 18 (18) 19 st).
Row 14: With CA hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 15 (15) 15 (16) 16 (16) 17 (17) 18 st, turn (= 16 (16) 16 (17) 17 (17) 18 (18) 19 st).
Row 15: With CA repeat row 14.
Row 16: With CA hdc 2 st directly into 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 15 (15) 15 (16) 16 (16) 17 (17) 18 st, turn (= 17 (17) 17 (18) 18 (18) 19 (19) 20 st).
Row 17: With CA hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 16 (16) 16 (17) 17 (17) 18 (18) 19 st, turn (= 17 (17) 17 (18) 18 (18) 19 (19) 20 st).
Row 18-24: With CB repeat row 17.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
Seam the shoulders (A in diagram) & sides of the sweater dress (B in diagram) with the yarn used, with either slip stitches & hook or stitching with a needle. Seam the arms (C in diagram) & then attach the arms to the body (D in diagram) the same way.
Collar
Attach the thread to the side seam on one of the shoulders. Crochet two rounds around the neckline with approximately 34 stitches on each round like this.
Round 1: With CB ch 2 st (counts as 1st st), *FPdc 1 in next st, BPdc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until end of round, sl st in 2nd ch from beginning of round (= 34 st).
Round 2: With CB repeat round 1.
The stitches are spread like this, listed in the order you crochet them:
- 1 st in shoulder seam.
- 3 st on side of shoulder rows 39-40.
- 10 st from 10 st skipped on row 38 on front.
- 3 st on side of shoulder rows 39-40.
- 1 st in shoulder seam.
- 3 st on side of shoulder rows 39-40.
- 10 st from 10 st skipped on row 38 on back.
- 3 st on side of shoulder rows 39-40.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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